Homemade Belgian Liege Waffles with Pearl Sugar (Waffle Love Copycat)
Welcome to waffle heaven! Golden brown and crispy on the outside, soft and pillowy on the inside, with bursts of crunchy, sugary goodness throughout, these Belgian Liege Waffles are life-changing.
Equipment
- stand mixer with dough hook
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- Belgian waffle maker
- Tongs for removing cooked waffles from the waffle iron
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- ¾ cup milk warmed to 100-110℉
- 2 eggs at room temperature
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks), softened to room temperature
- 3-½ cups AP flour
- 1-½ cups Belgian pearl sugar
Instructions
- Place yeast and warm milk in the bowl of the stand mixer fitted with the dough hook and stir to combine. Let the yeast and milk sit for 5 minutes to activate. There should be small bubbles forming on the surface of the milk/yeast mixture. If not, try mixing in 1 teaspoon of sugar to wake up the yeast.
- Add eggs, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt and beat on medium speed until combined.
- Add butter in 2-tablespoon increments while mixing.
- Add flour in ½-cup increments while mixing. When all the flour is added, the dough should not stick to the sides of the bowl and should form a ball. If the dough is still too sticky, add more flour in small amounts while mixing, up to ½ cup, until the dough no longer sticks to the sides.
- Place dough in a greased, covered bowl and allow to rise in a warm place for 3 hours, until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and add Belgian pearl sugar, kneading to distribute evenly throughout the dough.
- Place in an airtight container or wrap well in plastic wrap in the fridge overnight.
- When ready to make the waffles, take the dough out of the fridge and divide into 12 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball.
- Preheat your waffle iron to medium-high and spray with nonstick spray. Place the dough ball in the center of the iron, close the lid, flip, and cook for 3-4 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through. Waffle iron cook times will vary, so check for doneness often.
- Remove cooked waffles from the waffle iron with tongs. CAUTION: Melted pearl sugar is very hot! Handle the cooked waffle carefully, and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!